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Lying in a hospital bed in Bangalore’s immaculate Wockhardt Hospital recuperating from a knee replacement surgery on his right knee, Les Seaver-Davis counts off on his fingers the number of times he has been in and out of hospitals back home in Gr...
Sumit, this is a fabulous add to your post - thanks so much for the additional food for thought. I think it applies to any medical procedure, don't you?!
I I think while medical tourism or medical travel, is a reality , what is important for people who are opting to go abroad is that they must do a proper research before they venture out.Some of the research must include
1) the quality credentials...
Medical tourism is a very interesting issue and I'm glad it is getting more and more attention.
There is a webinar on August 19th, 2009 on medical tourism that you all can check out.
It's always 'buyer beware' isn't it.
I used to think this was craziness - don't we have the best medical care in the world here?
If spending twice the amount to stay in the US is an option, I'll probably stay here if everything else is equal. Wh...
I think "Meidcal Tourism" is a great idea and alternative option when contemplating plastic surgery, or any surgery for that matter. If the cost of transportation and surgery is still less than what it would cost to have done in America, then why ...
"Medical tourism" is a fascinating topic and one that is especially relevant due to rising healthcare costs and recent economic problems. What do you think about it, sumit? I'm sure it is benefiting places like India who have performed the surgeri...
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- At 1:42pm on July 1, 2009,
amanda said…
- Thanks for the comment!
I hope that Indian hospitals are doing everything they can to support their citizens and provide healthcare before trying to attract/cater to US or European tourists. In fact, even though I think that tourists giving money to these hospitals and India in general is a good thing (tourism is a great money-maker) - I would not support foreign tourists taking healthcare away from resident citizens. Maybe you could explain this to me.
What is the difference between a regular hospital and a corporate hospital? Are they owned differently? Are only certain patients treated at the corporate hospital? I would hope Indian hospitals weren't trying to attract tourists over trying to take care of those that reside in nearby communities. That idea makes me nervous.
It would be great if you could explain this in a blog post - I'm sure others in the WEGO Health community would be interested in learning more about the healthcare system in India.
Also - I am sending you a message to your Inbox!
-Amanda
- At 12:22pm on June 12, 2009,
amanda said…
- Welcome to WEGO Health sumit! It's great that you've already jumped in and added blog posts. I've enjoyed reading them and I think you have an interesting perspective to share with the entire health community here.
Have you taken the What Type of Health Activist Are You Quiz?
Feel free to browse through the Groups and join any that interest you. Once you're in a group you can add discussions and engage with other members.
I'm excited to hear more about India. (I really, really wanted to go abroad there last year but it didn't work out with my schedule.) So please keep sharing and being involved!
-Amanda
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Slumdog Doctors from India gets busy with US medical Travellers
Lying in a hospital bed in Bangalore’s immaculate Wockhardt Hospital recuperating from a knee replacement surgery on his right knee, Les Seaver-Davis counts off on his fingers the number of times he has been in and out of hospitals back home in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Seven? Eight? He gives up after a few moments, pauses to survey his pristine room, and declares, “For the first time in my life, I feel like I’m cared for by the best people in the world.”
Sarita Rai of… Continue
Seven? Eight? He gives up after a few moments, pauses to survey his pristine room, and declares, “For the first time in my life, I feel like I’m cared for by the best people in the world.”
Sarita Rai of… Continue
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 2:58am —
World's First Awake Cardiac Bypass and Valve Surgery in India at Wockhardt Hospitals,Bangalore
The Wockhardt Hospital Heart Care is the pioneer of the world's First Awake Bypass surgery .Dr Vivek Jawali,Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon had performed this surgery first in 2005 and had set a benchmark by successfully performing an Awake Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Repair Surgery (AMIHVRS) on a 49-year-old woman .This surgery was conducted without using general anesthesia or ventilator support, while the patient was on a heart lung machine.
While the patient had multifaceted med… Continue
While the patient had multifaceted med… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 8:56am —
Overseas Medical Treatements: The Rise of Medical Tourism
Recently the Nytimes in its article " Overseas Under the Knife" explains why more Americans are gradually contemplating moving to Hospitals in India that are JCI accredited like " Wockhardt Hospitals" The most important reasons among many are 1) High Cost of Healthcare in US 2) Longer waiting time for important procedures 3)Lack Healthcare and Medical Insurance
Average total fees at well-regarded hospitals like Apollo and Wockhardt in India are 60 percent to 90 percent lower than those of the a… Continue
Average total fees at well-regarded hospitals like Apollo and Wockhardt in India are 60 percent to 90 percent lower than those of the a… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 3:38am — 6 Comments
69 Year Old Runs 5K Marathon after Bilateral Knee Replacement at Wockhardt Hospitals
69 year old Mr. Ramgopal Mundhra who underwent bilateral knee replacement at Wockhardt Hospitals 10 months ago, completed 5 kilometer Run in the recently concluded Bangalore Marathon. Mr. Mundhra, a businessman from Bangalore, was suffering from pain in both his knees for the past 20 year… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 3:21am —
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